Town Elections
Town Elections are held on the first Tuesday in June each year. Polls are open hours for Town Elections from 12 noon to 8 pm at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 111 Worcester Street. (In the event of a scheduling conflict elections may be held at the backup polling location at the Town Hall, 127 Hartwell Street, Suite 100.)
State, Federal and Primary Elections
Primary elections and elections for state and federal office are also held at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. Polling hours for these elections are from 7 am until 8 pm.
To be eligible to register to vote you must:
- Be a U.S. Citizen
- Be a Massachusetts Resident
- Be 18 years of age or older on or before Election Day
How can I register to vote?
In person: Go to the Town Clerk’s office and complete an affidavit of registration which must be answered truthfully under the penalty of perjury.
Office of the Town Clerk
127 Hartwell Street, Suite 100
West Boylston, MA 01583
At the Registry of Motor Vehicles:
You can register when you renew your license and registration. Keep your voter receipt until you receive confirmation from the Town Clerk’s Office. If you do not receive any confirmation please contact the Town Clerk to verify your voter status.
Through the Secretary of States Office:
For more information on how to register to vote in Massachusetts, click here.
Deadline for Voter Registration:
The deadline for registering to vote is always 20 days prior to any election.
What must I do if I’ve changed my address since I registered?
If you have moved within West Boylston, notify the Town Clerk’s Office of your new address in writing,
If you have moved out of town, you must register again in your new location.
Your voter registration does not follow you – you must keep your local Town or City Clerk informed of your new information.
Where do I vote and what is my precinct?
Click here to find out where you vote and what precinct you live in.
Keep your voter status active by answering your Annual Street Listing.
**If you have NOT received confirmation of your voter status from the Town Clerk’s Office within 1 week from the date you registered please contact the Town Clerk’s Office at 508.835.6240
Who can run for public office?
Any person who is a West Boylston resident and a registered voter may obtain nomination papers for the April Annual Town Election ballot from the Town Clerk's Office. Nomination papers and election calendars are available at the Town Clerk’s office, Please call for availability and deadlines. Candidates running for town wide office require a number of signatures to be put on the ballot, please call the Town Clerk’s Office for the most current number (508) 835-6240.
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